TOD

SQAE should concentrate on those items that have a strong influence on product quality. They should check as early as possible that the:

• project is properly organized, with an appropriate life cycle; 
• development team members have defined tasks and responsibilities; 
• documentation plans are implemented; 
• documentation contains what it should contain; 
• documentation and coding standards are followed; 
• standards, practices and conventions are adhered to; 
• metric data is collected and used to improve products and processes; 
• reviews and audits take place and are properly conducted; 
• tests are specified and rigorously carried out; 
• problems are recorded and tracked; 
• projects use appropriate tools, techniques and methods; 
• software is stored in controlled libraries; 
• software is stored safely and securely; 
• software from external suppliers meets applicable standards; 
• proper records are kept of all activities; 
• staff are properly trained; 
• risks to the project are minimized.